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Alvarado's Preseason Struggles: Can He Bounce Back?
17 Oct
Summary
- Jose Alvarado shot poorly in preseason, missing many three-point attempts.
- His on-court impact with teammates has been statistically negative.
- Alvarado has a history of overcoming shooting slumps effectively.
Jose Alvarado's performance in the Knicks' preseason has been notably disappointing. He has struggled significantly with his shooting, converting only 36.0%% from the field and missing a high percentage of his three-point attempts across limited playing time. His time on the court has been marked by more turnovers than made baskets.
When Alvarado is on the floor, the Knicks' offensive rating has seen a substantial dip compared to when he is off the court. Defensive metrics have also been concerning, contributing to a negative net rating during his appearances. This preseason performance stands in contrast to his proven ability to recover from shooting droughts.
Alvarado's effectiveness appears to be closely tied to the teammates he shares the court with. He has historically performed exceptionally well with center Karl-Anthony Towns, showing a strong positive net rating together in both the regular season and playoffs. His preseason has involved playing with centers he hasn't previously partnered with, like Andre Drummond and roster hopeful Drew Eubanks.
This pattern suggests that Alvarado's future impact on his new contract may depend significantly on playing alongside creating and scoring centers like Towns. His past performance indicates he has the capacity to overcome shooting woes, having previously recovered from a significant slump to regain his place in the rotation and excel in the playoffs.
